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Death Penalty Cases: Why Courts Must Consider Mitigating Factors
Important for: UPSC, Haryana HCS, Punjab PCSPrelims: Death penalty, mitigating factors, sentencingMains: GS Paper 2 & 4 — Judiciary, Criminal Justice, Ethics Why in News? The Supreme Court has directed courts to mandatorily obtain reports on mitigating circumstances before awarding the death penalty, ensuring a more balanced and just sentencing process. What are Mitigating Factors?…
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